Ana Santitto 
“Trust is the glue of life. It’s the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It’s the foundational principle that holds all relationships.” Stephen R. Covey Trust is arguably one of the most important foundations in our lives and it continues to affect how we interact with the world and the people around us. I used … Read more
When I was little, my family used to spend our Friday nights going to the local Blockbuster. Between the five of us, each person got to choose a movie to borrow. It was the highlight of our week, and we would spend over an hour meticulously picking up different movies off the shelves, reading the … Read more
With Social Awareness being part of the curriculum, it’s easy to assume that children would be increasingly showing empathy and relational or community awareness. Despite this, data shows that 1 in 4 children from Year 4 to Year 9 are experiencing regular bullying. Additionally, the Office of the eSafety Commissioner also released data indicating there … Read more
While enrolment numbers for education degrees are rising, an Australian study published in the Australian Educational Researcher came out with an alarming statistic showing around 30-50% of teachers are leaving the education system after 5 years. Among these are teachers who have been described as ‘highly engaged’ with a ‘deep personal and moral … Read more
Have you heard of the study that led to the discovery of learned helplessness? In this experiment, a group of dogs were divided and placed into two different rooms. In one room, the dogs were exposed to a series of inescapable electric shocks. In the other room, a second group of dogs also received shocks, … Read more
Is it just me or have you noticed an undercurrent of cynicism, and even an apathy about the future, in our culture today? It’s almost an underlying feature of the media we consume. Between the 24-hour news cycle, which constantly exposes us to the impacts of war, poverty and injustice, and even the lack of … Read more
No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave. ― Calvin Coolidge We’re living in the age of a new revolution: the Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution. Similar to the industrial revolution, AI is changing the world as we know it today. Recently, the CEO of the widely … Read more
Everyone you meet knows something you don’t know but need to know. Learn from them. ― C.G. Jung Think back to all the movies and stories where everything is resolved through the power of friendship. It’s a theme we see so often that it has become a cliché. But clichés usually stem from consistent outcomes. In … Read more
In today’s highly divided culture, it’s common to form strong emotional attachments to the issues or topics we believe in. While these passionate attachments may fuel our commitment and drive, they can also cloud our judgment, reinforcing our biases and making us more vulnerable to misinformation and less open to differing perspectives. This experience is … Read more
Everyone belongs. What does this mean to you? Belonging has become something of a buzzword in the education community. It’s a term often discussed during school meetings; it’s even embedded in the Australian curriculum from early childhood all the way up to high school. Belonging itself is fundamental to our identity and overall wellbeing. Research … Read more
